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    The new year is bringing new rent hikes to tenants in Los Angeles city’s rent-controlled apartments in February. Health grade colors have been switched around as part of a system update. Mayor Bass launches a plan to bring unhoused veterans indoors. Plus, more.

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    Rent increases around the corner for some L.A. city renters, Health inspection signs change colors, Mayor Bass wants to bring more unhoused veterans indoors – The A.M. Edition
    The new year is bringing new rent hikes to tenants in Los Angeles city’s rent-controlled apartments in February. Health grade colors have been switched around as part of a system update. Mayor Bass launches a plan to bring unhoused veterans indoors. Plus, more.

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    The 136th Rose Parade rolled through Pasadena today. Tips for Dry January. We speak with correspondent Frank Stoltze on some of the biggest political moments of 2024, and what's ahead in the New Year. Plus, more.

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    Scenes from the 2025 Rose Parade; How to go alcohol-free this January; A look back at 2024 in LA politics – The P.M. Edition
    The 136th Rose Parade rolled through Pasadena today. Tips for Dry January. We speak with correspondent Frank Stoltze on some of the biggest political moments of 2024, and what's ahead in the New Year. Plus, more.

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    Los Angeles County has received 5 percent of the rain it would in an average rainy season, why that poses a risk. The Chiquita Canyon Landfill closes today. Insurance is set to expand in high risk areas, but critics say it won’t help homeowners. Plus, more.

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    A dry rainy season poses risks, Complaints shutter a local landfill, Insurance expansion in California comes at a cost – The A.M. Edition
    Los Angeles County has received 5 percent of the rain it would in an average rainy season, why that poses a risk. The Chiquita Canyon Landfill closes today. Insurance is set to expand in high risk areas, but critics say it won’t help homeowners. Plus, more.

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    The beleaguered Castaic landfill is closing January 1 after community complaints. New CA law requires baby food makers to disclose heavy metals. Correspondent Nick Gerda reflects on breaking one of the biggest local stories of the year. Plus, more.

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    Chiquita Canyon Landfill closes, New CA baby food transparency law, LAist reporter Nick Gerda reflects on his Andrew Do investigation – The P.M. Edition
    The beleaguered Castaic landfill is closing January 1 after community complaints. New CA law requires baby food makers to disclose heavy metals. Correspondent Nick Gerda reflects on breaking one of the biggest local stories of the year. Plus, more.

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    The “Best Day Ever” starts tomorrow at the 136th Rose Parade. Yusra Farzan reports on two bills inspired by an LAist investigation that will go into effect tomorrow. Nick Gerda previews homelessness accountability for 2025. Plus, more.

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    Angelenos secure their Rose Parade spots, New laws inspired by LAist reporting, What to expect on homelessness in Los Angeles in 2025 – The A.M. Edition
    The “Best Day Ever” starts tomorrow at the 136th Rose Parade. Yusra Farzan reports on two bills inspired by an LAist investigation that will go into effect tomorrow. Nick Gerda previews homelessness accountability for 2025. Plus, more.

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    CA officials receive a letter from Trump allies warning “sanctuary” jurisdictions could be “criminally liable.” The final preparations for the 2025 Rose Parade are underway. Volunteer scuba divers clean up fishing nets to save wildlife near San Pedro. Plus, more.

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    Trump allies warn CA leaders over sanctuary laws, Rose Parade float preparations, Ocean clean up off San Pedro – The P.M. Edition
    CA officials receive a letter from Trump allies warning “sanctuary” jurisdictions could be “criminally liable.” The final preparations for the 2025 Rose Parade are underway. Volunteer scuba divers clean up fishing nets to save wildlife near San Pedro. Plus, more.

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    Local officials remember Jimmy Carter. Santa Ana winds up to 50 miles per hour prompts a fire weather watch starting New Year’s Eve. A second Huntington Beach library initiative qualifies for the ballot. Plus, more.

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    Los Angeles remembers Jimmy Carter, New Year’s fire weather watch, Huntington Beach library fight continues – The A.M. Edition
    Local officials remember Jimmy Carter. Santa Ana winds up to 50 miles per hour prompts a fire weather watch starting New Year’s Eve. A second Huntington Beach library initiative qualifies for the ballot. Plus, more.

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    The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for New Year's Eve. What you need to know if you plan to visit this week's Rose Parade in Pasadena. We talk to local scuba divers cleaning up abandoned fishing nets in the ocean, and more.

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    Fire Weather conditions for New Year's Eve; The Rose Parade celebrates its 136th anniversary; Scuba divers clean up "ghost nets" in the ocean — The Sunday Edition
    The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for New Year's Eve. What you need to know if you plan to visit this week's Rose Parade in Pasadena. We talk to local scuba divers cleaning up abandoned fishing nets in the ocean, and more.

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